Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act will soon apply to politicians. Why didn’t it before?

A series of legal loopholes that prevent Australia’s public servants — including politicians and judges — from being prosecuted for sexual harassment look like they are finally about to be closed following nearly 40 years on the statute books.A series of legal loopholes that prevent Australia’s public servants — including politicians and judges — from being prosecuted for sexual harassment look like they are finally about to be closed following nearly 40 years on the statute books.